Greeley DUI Lawyers understand that a person can be arrested in Weld County for Driving Under the Influence, if they are driving while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or both. If someone consents to a breathalyzer test, and they blow over a 0.08 BAC, they are over the legal limit. A woman was recently arrested twice in one day, for drunk driving. Her first breathalyzer test showed her Blood Alcohol Content to be 0.23, which is almost 3 times the legal limit. Eight hours later she was arrested again, at a liquor store ironically, with a BAC of 0.09. She was eventually charged with a DUI, having an unregistered vehicle, driving without a license, and other charges.
What is a DUI – Driving Under the Influence – in Weld County?
In Weld County, cops consider it a DUI, 42-4-1301, when this definition is met:
What is the Punishment for a DUI in Longmont or Erie?
An accusation of Driving Under the Influence in Longmont or Erie can land you in some hot water. If you’re being accused, you need a tough DUI lawyer who will fight for your freedom.
Generally, if it is your first offense you would face:
- 5 days to 1 year in the Weld County Jail
- 48 – 96 hours of community service
- Alcohol evaluation and treatment
- a fine between $600 – $1,000
- License suspension of 9 months
If it is your second DUI offense, your sentence is likely:
- 10 days to 1 year in Weld County Jail
- 48 – 120 hours of community service
- Alcohol evaluation and treatment or therapy
- a fine between $600 – $1,500
- 1 year suspension
Your sentence when it is your third DUI offense:
- 60 days to 1 year in Weld County Jail
- 48 – 120 hours of community service
- Must to participate in alcohol treatment and therapy
- a fine between $600 – $1,500
- 2 years of driver’s license suspension
Your 4th Greeley DUI offense (a felony DUI):
- 2 – 6 years in prison
- 48 – 120 hours of community service
- 3 years of parole
- Alcohol evaluation, treatment, and therapy
- a fine between $2,000and $500,000
- 2 years of license suspension
However, it is important to note that after 3 or more prior convictions, you will face a class 4 felony.
A class 4 felony charge consists of a penalty of 2 years to 6 years in DOC, a fine between $2,000 and $500,000, and 3 years of parole.